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series of shallow gemi-circular niches 
oppoait a them,the windows extending the 
length of the gallery on one sideband the 
nioh.es Qn the other. The walls are hung 
with ta-pastries and paintings and superb, 
engravings of the period,the furniture is 
all of the period,and the largo showcases 
that are disposed through the room con¬ 
tain specimens of rich bindings,a ad ooins, 
and medals,which under the light from the 
beautiful crystal chandeliers hanging all 
the length of the hall give the most de¬ 
li g h t f ulj^oV' 'i us t re and oolor. Then there 
aro extremely interesting historical docu¬ 
ments , t hat I can't begin to tell you 
about. There seemed to bo the largest orowd| 
about the oaso that contained the records 
of the Bastille,opened at the page bearing 
the entry of the arrival of the Man m the 
Iron Mask,and soon after of his death. But 
historical documents are always more inter¬ 
esting to see than to hear about,so I'll 
not give you. a list! 
I received a letter the other day from 
our good friend,Mrs, Pease, What a sad 
arrival and dis appointme at shs nad m 
